Cheap Apartments for Rent in Whatcom County, WA from $500 (28 Rentals)

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109 Samish Way

BellinghamWA98225

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The Millworks
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Millworks

100 W Laurel StBellingham, WA 98225
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GardenHome Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

GardenHome Apartments

3716 Home RdBellingham, WA 98225
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Park Place Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Park Place Apartments

2057 Washington StFerndale, WA 98248
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Echo Flats
Studio Apartments

Echo Flats

194 E Bakerview RdBellingham, WA 98225
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Cascades West
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cascades West

3422 Northwest AveBellingham, WA 98225
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Village at Baker Creek
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Village at Baker Creek

3820-3972 Primrose LnBellingham, WA 98226
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Sky View Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sky View Apartments

1800 Texas StBellingham, WA 98229
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Sunset Pond Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Sunset Pond Apartments

1101-1405 Woodstock WayBellingham, WA 98226
Corporate Housing
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Gateway Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Gateway Apartments

230-250 32nd StBellingham, WA 98225

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Park Ridge Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Park Ridge Apartments

1810 Texas StBellingham, WA 98229
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Woodrose Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Woodrose Apartments

3353 Racine StBellingham, WA 98226
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The Corner Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Corner Apartments

1655 Main StFerndale, WA 98248
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Gateway Lofts
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Gateway Lofts

202 E Holly StBellingham, WA 98225
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MARKETplace
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

MARKETplace

1225 Railroad AveBellingham, WA 98225
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South Campus Place
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

South Campus Place

2600 Douglas AveBellingham, WA 98225
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Morse Landing
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Morse Landing

112 E Maple StBellingham, WA 98225

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Cheapest Available Whatcom County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Whatcom County, WA is a 2 Beds unit found at Viking Gardens in the WWU neighborhood priced from $725. Taylor Heights in the WWU neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $795. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Whatcom County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Viking Gardens2x2 - By the bedroom2BR,2BA$725
Taylor Heights4x2 - By the Bedroom4BR,2BA$795
Forest Hill Apartments3x1.53BR,1BA$825
University Heights2x2 - By the Bedroom2BR,2BA$850
Gateway LoftsStudio XLStudio,1BA$1,250
Stanford ApartmentsMcKenzie up, small K1BR,1BA$1,300
Bell Mall Villa 21x1 Deluxe Renovated1BR,1BA$1,395
The Village Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,395
Village on the GreenOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1,400
Brand New Apartments for Rent | 1, 2 & 3 BedroomType 2 - 1 Bed 1 Bath W/Patio1BR,1BA$1,445

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Whatcom County, WA

As of November 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Whatcom County area is the $0.55 price per square foot 3x1.5 Model at Forest Hill Apartments in the in the WWU neighborhood starting from $825. The second greatest value Whatcom County apartment is the 3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Model at 1821 Eastgate Loop starting at $2,200 with a $1.57 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Whatcom County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Forest Hill Apartments3x1.53BR,1.5BA$0.55
1821 Eastgate Loop3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath3BR,2.5BA$1.57
312 S Forest St, Unit South Hill Apartment312 S Forest St1BR,1BA$1.50
Regency Park4 Bedroom, 2 Bath4BR,2BA$1.48
Stateside4x2 D24BR,2BA$0.69
Depot Estates2 Bed2BR,2BA$1.57
University Heights4x2 - By the Bedroom4BR,2BA$0.66
The WilderB12BR,2BA$1.02
The U3x2 - By the Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.98
Viking Gardens3x2 - By the Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.91

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Whatcom County Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Whatcom County?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Whatcom County is at Gateway Lofts listed at $1,250.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Whatcom County Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Whatcom County Apartment is $1,300 at Stanford Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Whatcom County Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Whatcom County is starting from $725 at Viking Gardens.

What is the most affordable Whatcom County Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Whatcom County Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Forest Hill Apartments and starts from $825.

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